Finding time in our busy days to be active is a challenge. Two-income families have working parents who spend up to 60 per cent of their waking hours in the workplace. So what better place to work in some exercise?
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Exercise can be a way of rescuing your mind, body and soul from the day's tensions and hassles. It gives you private time to do something for yourself before you have to "switch hats" and take on an evening role as roommate, spouse or parent.
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Walking is one of the best ways to be active and improve your health. You don't have to be a speed walker to benefit. When done at a slow pace walking mostly burns fat for fuel. When you pick up the pace the body begins to shift fuel from fats to carbohydrates--your body still burns fat but will also start to switch sugar into energy to add a little more pep to your step.
Because walking is a fat-burning, heart-pumping activity that can be done almost anywhere, it is a great way to keep your weight healthy. You can feel great, be fit and be healthy. Here's a few ways to build more walking into your days:
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